Main Library

Children of all ages are invited to make and decorate their own cardboard box car on Tuesday, July 7, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the main library Children’s Program Room. Participants may then use their car to “drive” to a Friday morning Drive-in Movie on July 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., or July 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The movie shown on July 10 is about a family of former crime-fighting superheroes, living quietly in the suburbs, who are required to rescue the world from destruction.

Children of all ages are invited to a Drive-In movie on Friday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the main auditorium. Participants may use their cardboard car they made to “drive” to the movie or may bring a blanket to sit on. The movie being shown is about a dog that stars in an action show and believes his superpowers are real. Registration is needed. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Stop at the Children’s Department or call 330-821-2665, ext. 223. The movie is rated PG.

Watch a former crime-fighting couple and their children go out on a super top secret assignment to rescue the world from total destruction. Enjoy an old-fashioned "Drive-In" experience. Visit the concession stand. Bring your own "car" or blanket. Get your movie ticket in advance at the Main Children's Department Desk. Rated PG (jm)

Wee Read, a program offered through the Children’s Department, is designed to introduce children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills. Patrons, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to Wee Read, Monday evenings, Aug. 3, 17, 24 and 31, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning at the main library, Aug. 19 and 26, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Due to the Used Book Sale, there will be no Wee Read at the main library on Monday, Aug. 10 and Wednesday, Aug. 5 and 12.

Based on the popular TV Show, children from ages 5-12 can sign up to do a superhero challenge within a minute. Registration is required for the 1 to 2 p.m. session or the 3 to 4 p.m. session, both on Saturday, Aug. 29. For more information, stop by or call the Children’s Department at 330-821-2665, ext. 223.

Wee Read, a program offered through the Children’s Department, is designed to introduce children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills. Patrons, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to Wee Read, Monday evenings at the main library, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at the main and branch libraries, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. THERE WILL BE NO WEE READ AT THE MAIN LIBRARY ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 AND 12, AND MONDAY, AUGUST 10, DUE TO THE USED BOOK SALE. Sessions last 20-30 minutes.

Family and friends are invited to join in the celebration as the Rodman Public Library Children’s Department wraps up its “Summer Art Experience” on Saturday, July 25, with an Art Gala from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children, ages 5-13, have been working with local art instructors during June and July, creating a wide variety of art pieces.